Order To Boil Water Still Applies To Some

Not All Breaks In The Massive System Of Pipes Have Been Found.

Fort Lauderdale water customers are among the last in the county who should still boil their water. And the reason is pretty simple.

City officials know they have breaks in the lines to their 57,000 connections. But they are not sure exactly where to find the cracks or ruptures in the 780 miles of main water lines.

"It is a precautionary measure," David HM-ibert, a spokesman for the city, said Sunday. "There are still breaks in the system and we haven't found them all yet. In the interim, we are urging people remember, better safe than sorry."

Boil-water orders also remain for Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Sea Ranch Lakes, Port Everglades Authority, Wilton Manors, the community of Old Hacienda Village in Davie, those living north of Coconut Creek Parkway in Coconut Creek, and east of 31st Avenue in Tamarac. Broward County officials Sunday morning reported the boil-water orders had been lifted for all other areas.

Water is safe for bathing, but should not be consumed or come in contact with the eyes until all impurities flow out of the system. The easiest way to purify water is to add 8 drops of common bleach to each gallon of water and let the water rest for 30 minutes before drinking.

If bleach is not available, residents should boil water for 1 minute and let it cool before drinking.

For additional information, residents were asked to contact the Broward County Hurricane Hotline at 954-831-4000.